Thursday Night Smackdown
I'm Michelle, and you're on Thursday Night Smackdown, the only food blog named "Least Likely To Be Invited Back to the Book Club After That Incident With the Melon Baller." Do you like good food? Then stick around, loosen your belt and make yourself at home.

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Riddle Me This

Gentle readers, I have a question for you on the direction of the blog. On one hand, it’s my blog, and it’s gonna go where it damn well pleases. On the other, I like to maintain the facade of caring what you think.

Apr, 23

Happy National Food Day!

I mean, in my world, pretty much every day is Food Day, but I guess it can’t hurt to have an official celebration. Holla!

Oct, 24
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

I know I will: I opened the big box to find an ice cream maker with compressor; suck it, frozen bowl! And Brian, upon opening his gift, proclaimed me a FOUR STAR giftmaster general! AND, it’s my birthday! So many exclamation points! So much joy! I hope everyone who’s celebrating has a marvelous day.

Dec, 25
Because the other one got some internet love this week

Because the other one got some internet love this week

He says Happy Made-Up Hallmark Holiday and / or co-opted celebration of ancient Roman fertility festival Lupercalia!

Feb, 14
Thursday Night Giveback

Thursday Night Giveback

Tonight, rather than spend my money on crab claws or lobster tails or vanilla beans or porterhouse steaks, I’ll be donating the average amount of a Smackdown to Haitian earthquake relief, and I’ll add another dollar for everyone who comments on this post before Saturday at noon EST. If you did the same on your ...

Jan, 14
Their goose is cooked. Vraiment.

Their goose is cooked. Vraiment.

And damn, goose is GOOD.

Dec, 25
Food on a Stick: We’re a’goin’ to the County Fair!

Food on a Stick: We’re a’goin’ to the County Fair!

HEY! Have you entered the Jamie Oliver giveaway yet? Is this a great intersection, or THE GREATEST intersection? You be the judge.

Aug, 10

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